All tagged serial killer
Some of the most disturbing murders were committed in the 19th century. A lot of these cases have never been talked about and aren’t too publicized. Because technology wasn’t as developed back then, these serial killers were able to commit their crimes for longer periods of time, though most of them were eventually caught.
Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, is one of New England’s most prolific serial killers.
The tiny town of Texarkana, which straddles the state line separating Texas from Arkansas, was tormented by a string of violent attacks in the 1940s. A mysterious assailant dubbed 'The Phantom Slayer' preyed upon young couples parked on lovers' lanes, leaving an indelible mark on Texarkana as one of the earliest unsolved serial killer cases in America.
Jack the Ripper was a serial killer from the late 1800’s that has never been identified. He was known for having murdered and mutilating at least five women in the east end of London, also known as the Whitechapel Murders.
While we're on a short holiday break, we've decided to share some episodes from a few of our favorite podcasts with you. In this episode, Margot from Military Murder shares the story of lesser-known serial killer Rosendo Rodriguez III.
Richard Cottingham, 76, plead guilty Monday to the 1968 murder of Diane Cusick near New York City and confessed his involvement in four murders. Cottingham is believed to be one of America’s most prolific serial killers and has previously been convicted of 11 other killings.
Theories surrounding the true identity of Jack the Ripper have swirled in the near 140 years since the murders occurred in the Greater London area. Some believe that serial killer George Chapman may be the infamous murderer.
Since the early 1970s, the area surrounding Canada's Highway of Tears has seen a number of mysterious disappearances and discoveries of human remains. RCMP officers doubt they will ever be able to solve all the cases connected with the highway, but there have been some convictions over the years -- including Cody Legebokoff, who was apprehended 12 years ago this week, and ultimately convicted of four counts of first degree homicide.
The popular e-commerce website eBay has banned Jeffrey Dahmer's costumes, declaring that they don't align with eBay's company policy, which prohibits listings "promote or glorify violence or violent acts, or associated with individuals who are notorious for committing violent acts."
On July 27, 1981, six-year-old Adam John Walsh was abducted from a Sears department store in Hollywood, Florida. His severed head would be found two weeks later along a Florida Turnpike. In the aftermath of the horrifying crime Adam’s father John Walsh became a victims rights advocate.
In 2010, Shannan Gilbert, a 24-year-old sex worker, went to a client’s house in Oak Beach, Long Island. She called 911 while leaving the house, repeating, “There is somebody after me.” She wanted the officers to locate her address; by the time they called her back, she had already disappeared. Her investigation led to the discovery of four other bodies on Gilgo Beach.
In 2008, Jan Ruis, Ph.D., wrote a research paper on the statistical analysis of the astrological birth charts of serial killers and observed some repeated configurations that would make these people more susceptible to developing some disorders.
October 2002 heralded a three-week murder spree that would terrorize citizens across the Washington Metropolitan Area. However, the Beltway snipers had already claimed several victims earlier that year, and accumulated a body count that neared 20 before they were apprehended.
On July 29th 1999, Mark O. Barton unleashed his paranoid wrath in the form of a shooting spree that targeted his colleagues at two day trading firms in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The close proximity and similar settings of the two office buildings made for much confusion among authorities and 911 dispatchers, allowing Barton to flee the scene. As a manhunt for Mark ensued, investigators uncovered a history wrought with delusion, and murderous rage.
Between 1964 and 1985, Soviet serial killer and sadist, Anatoly Slivko, murdered and dismembered seven young boys and sexually assaulted 43 young boys.
As one of the most infamous serial killers in modern history, Jeffrey Dahmer is the focus of multiple books, television shows, movies, and other kinds of media. However, his victims rarely share the same spotlight, their names often not even shared, just a number. Here are the stories of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims and their brutal deaths.
Just before midnight on July 22, 1991, two Miluwakee police officers spotted a man running down the street with one handcuff on, yelling for their help. The handcuffed man, Tracey Edwards, explained how a man named Jeffrey Dahmer threatened to kill him. What police would find in Dahmer’s apartment would make him one of the most infamous serial killers of all time.
Tsutomu Miyazaki is a notorious Japanese serial killer who targeted young girls and was driven by Japan’s fertilization of childlike innocence and violence at the time. With his arrest came new questions on their values and ideologies to the public.
Anthony Sowell, known as the Cleveland Strangler targeted women addicted to crack, incorrectly assuming that none of his victims would be missed. Sowell sexually assaulted countless women, and murdered eleven, whose decomposing bodies were found hidden around his family home in Mount Pleasant. Cleveland Police did little to investigate any of the disappearances, but the testimony of brave survivors and dedication of devastated family members brought the Strangler down.
Inspiration can be found anywhere, and for some musicians, a true crime story is just what they need to spark their songwriting skills. Here are 12 songs about crime in genres ranging from alternative to rock to pop to R&B/soul.
